Think for a moment. If every single person on the earth lived the way you did, what would the earth look like? Would it be possible? Imagine if everyone in the world ate as much as you, drove as much as you and threw away as much as you. Yikes!
If you're like me, that isn't exactly a comforting thought. I know for a fact that my lifestyle isn't sustainable. At least, not when put in those terms!
And now I've found an online quiz which quantifies just how many earths it would take if everyone lived the way I live (and does a great job of making me feel lousy about it!). But it's really worth it. Head over to www.ecofoot.org and check it out for yourself!
According to this short, 5 minute quiz (which is, I admit, a little simplistic), it would take 4.4 earths to sustain the entire human population living the way I do! 4.4!!!
So what does this have to do with social justice? Well, lots actually. You see, even if I don't actually see the poor and marginalized of this world, a lifestyle like mine is sure to influence them somehow. Because the truth is, we're all connected.
Well great. Now I feel all cruddy about the way I live. *sigh* Maybe it's time for me to go and do something about it...
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2 comments:
Barry, it takes 3.8 planet earths to sustain a world full of me (which is a scary thought). I probably did better than you because my wife and I drive to work together every day, so I rarely drive solo.
Also, I care more.
Tag--I featured you guys on my blog today. Good work, gentlemen.
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